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Illustration of the Band Shrug: High reps, hard squeezes - the band is light so earn it with pauses.
isolation · Isolation

Band Shrug

Band Shrug is an isolation isolation movement for traps, using Tube Bands. It also works forearms. 3 sets of 20-30, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Traps
Equipment
Tube Bands
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 20-30
Rest
45s
Force
pull

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Stand on the band with a handle in each hand at your sides.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    High reps, hard squeezes - the band is light so earn it with pauses.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 20-30, resting about 1 minute between them.

Muscles worked

Traps does most of the work. Forearms take the rest.